From the monthly archives:

November 2008

Secret to Soft Skin

November 25, 2008

Do you ever experience dry skin even when using a “moisturizing” soap? I tried a full round of commercial, detergent-based soaps claiming to be helpful before finding a true skin-friendly, moisture delivering soap. It is difficult to find this type of product at large retailers and I found that searching locally can often be [...]

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Can Your Soda

November 23, 2008

You may consider yourself a Coke or Pepsi kind of person. Even I have been known on occasion to enjoy a Coke or do the Dew.
And there’s no denying that these soda corporations have built a niche into our culture too, as we see their celeb-endorsed logos plastered all over tv, at sporting events, and [...]

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Delicate Disinfectant Cleaner

November 18, 2008

This past weekend, I made my favorite cleaning product yet- disinfectant all-purpose cleaner. The cleaner works exceptionally well and has the most wonderfully subtle aroma. It is #14 on the article “25 Safe, Non-toxic, Homemade Cleaning Supplies” and is a simple and effective home cleaning solution.
I bought a spray bottle from the local dollar store [...]

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Soap Nuts Tea Tips

November 17, 2008

Soap nuts have definitely grown on me too, to the point where I cannot even tolerate the fumes of chemical laundry detergents or dryer sheets anymore.
I love how they are gentle for all types of fabrics and colors. Whether it’s darks or delicates, you can wash it all with soap nuts or the tea.
Speaking of [...]

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Apple Cider Vinegar 1, Heartburn 0

November 16, 2008

Score another use for Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) – overnight heartburn relief.

We scoured the web looking for some natural heartburn remedies, and ACV kept coming up as a good one. I mixed in two tablespoons with a glass of water, and after just 5 minutes of coaxing Justin gulped it down.
The next morning, he realized [...]

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Soap Nuts – The Ultimate Cleaner

November 12, 2008

Soap Nuts

Imagine if you could use the same cleaner for nearly all of the surfaces in your home including glass, counters, bathrooms, clothing, and blankets. Picture that this miracle cleaner is all-natural, grows on trees, saves you money, and gives you more shelf space. I know what you’re thinking- this sounds too good to be [...]

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Renew Instead of Buy New

November 10, 2008

It’s a Sweater Stone! I ordered one for free (ok, $4.99 shipping) and it’s revived a whole closet of sweaters I had put to rest due to pilling.
By the way, pilling tends to happen most in acrylic, wool merino, and cashmere fabrics, all textures I love and, thanks to the Sweater Stone, that will be [...]

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Deliciously Simple Homemade Bread

November 4, 2008

Freshly baked bread right from your kitchen has never been easier than it is today! With a few ingredients and a trusty bread machine, you can have warm bread in just a couple of hours. And in those couples of hours, you are not kneading the dough, transferring it to a baking dish, or making [...]

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